Marie Newman

Marie Newman was an Illinois Democratic politician who ran for the 3rd congressional district in 2018, losing to conservative incumbent Dan Lipinski in the primary.

Biography
Marie Newman worked in advertising, consulting, and consumer advocacy, founding the "Team Up to Stop Bullying" nonprofit organization. In 2018, the progressive Democrat Newman sought to challenge incumbent Dan Lipinski for his seat in the US House of Representatives, supporting universal healthcare, funding birth control, abortion rights, fewer incarcerations, and gay rights. However, she lost  the primary with 48.87% of the vote to his 51.13%.